A new golf tech product just hit the shelves called GoGolf GPS, and it’s pretty sweet. If you’re one who likes a real accurate estimate of the distance to the hole, GoGolf GPS can help. It’s a wearable device that gauges your current location to the center of the green, making club and shot selection much less guess-work.
It’s tiny, weighing in at just 0.25 ounces. The GoGolf GPS is designed to clip on to a golfer’s hat or glasses without adding any bulk to your equipment arsenal. Once locked into place, you simply need to push a single button to hear the device audibly announce the current distance to the center of the green that they are approaching. The GoGolf GPS can also provide the distance the ball traveled from the previous shot as well.
The GoGolf GPS pairs with a smartphone via Bluetooth and uses a specially designed app that is available for free on Android and iOS. That app has been built to provide accurate course data to the user, helping them determine the distance to the pin from anywhere out on the course, and since it comes preloaded with more than 30,000 courses worldwide, you shouldn’t have a problem finding your course in its database. The app even supports 35 different languages.
Most of those courses in the GoGolf GPS app feature interactive maps that let you scout out the terrain and spot any potential hazards prior to making a shot. This is especially useful because the device will provide the distance to the green in a straight line, which may not actually be the best shot. The maps will provide insights into what obstacles can be found, which of course can aid in selecting the best club and shot.
The GoGolf GPS is IPX5 water-resistant, has a battery life good for about five full rounds of golf, and ships with two different sized clips to attach it to a variety of objects. It sells for $90 and is available now.
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The GoGolf GPS is IPX5 water-resistant, has a battery life good for about five full rounds of golf, and ships with two different sized clips to attach it to a variety of objects. It sells for $90 and is available now.
